| Job Title |
Electrician, Substation |
| Job Description |
Inspects, Tests, And Maintains Substation Electrical
Equipment, Such As Oil Circuit Breakers And Transformers:
Inspects And Tests Equipment To Detect Malfunctioning And
Determine Resistance And Load, Using Voltmeter And Ammeter.
Tests Insulators And Bushings Of Equipment For Power Leakage By
Imposing Specified Voltage On Insulation Through Testing
Apparatus And Calculating Insulation Loss. Tests Oil In Circuit
Breakers And Transformers For Dielectric Strength [transformer
Tester (utilities)]. Repairs Or Rebuilds Oil Circuit Breakers,
Transformers, And Lightning Arrestors By Replacing Worn Parts.
Disconnects Voltage Regulators For Removal By Other Workers By
Loosening Bolts And Screws And Connects Replacement Regulator To
High-voltage Line. Periodically Replenishes Oil In Circuit
Breakers And Transformers Not Needing Repair. Inspects Switches
Before Repairing Or Replacing Equipment To Ensure Power Cutoffs.
Does Not Repair Electrical Machinery, Such As Generators And
Converters [electrician, Powerhouse (utilities)]. May Set Forms
And Pour Concrete Footings For Heavy Equipment Installation. May
Paint, Repair, And Maintain Substation Buildings.
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